19 Flashcards
Coherent adj. coherently Cohere v. Coherence Cohesive adj. * Cohesion n.
Logical
Well reasoned, ideas that are clearly presented, *sticking together as a group
It was a well-balanced, coherent presentation.
There was a cohesive feeling among the new workers.
Emulate v.
Mimic
To match or achieve by imitation
Many writers attempt to emulate Hemingway’s writing style.
Evolve v.
Evolution n.
Develop
Evolution of the economy depends on approval of free trade agreements.
Fabricate
Fabricated
Fabrication
Invent
To make up, usually with an intent to fool or trick, to lie
His alibi (bahaane) is the weakest fabrication i have ever heard.
Generic adj.
generically
General
“Bird” is the generic term used to describe animals with feathers.
Look over
Examine
Inspect, to review something
Normally Normal Normalize v. Normalization Norm n.
Typically
Notion n.
Concept
An idea, belief, or opinion.
She has the notion that she wants to become an architect.
Novel adj.
Original
Something unusual, new
The novel suggestions were implemented.
Nurture v., n.
Nurturing adj.
Cultivate
To support and encourage the development of something
That school is well-known for having a nurturing learning environment.
Opposition n.
Oppose v.
Opposed adj.
Resistance
The students voiced their opposition to the rise in tuition.
Relate v.
Relation n.
Relationship n.
Related adj.
Communicate
Although they did not agree with the plan, they did not relate their opposition to it.
Suspect v., n.
Suspected
Suspection n.
Speculate (hads)
I have a suspicion that he will want to participate in the investigation.
Transform v.
Transformation n.
Transform n.
Alter
Trigger v.
Triggered adj.
Generate
The town hall meeting triggered a lively debate about the need for increased taxes.
